Radiotopia launched
PRX have launched Radiotopia: http://www.radiotopia.fm/ a new podcast network with support from the Knight Foundation. It aims to be a quality network of digital radio podcasts and shows covering a range of topics. The aim is to encourage broader networks of programming than that offered by traditional radio stations. At the launch key programmes included: 99% Invisible which explores design […]
Twitter and racism
Is Twitter full of racist abuse? Read the new report from Demos on anti-social media: http://www.demos.co.uk/publications/antisocialmedia Over a 9 day period they examined 126,975 tweets. Find out from the results on how much was classified as containing hate speech by downloading the full 51 page report.
Internet Verification Handbook
Internet Verification Handbook How do you know if something published on the Internet is true? This free handbook has been published for journalists in emergency situations by the European Journalism Centre. It has guidance and tips on such topics as verifying images, user generated content and the accuracy of news footage. It contains useful checklists […]
Anti-corruption
EU launches major anti corruption report This surveys the situation in each of the member states, allowing cross country comparisons. It includes coverage of the anti-corruption measures and policies in place and the economic costs of corruption in the region. There are links to Eurobarometer public opinion polls on perceptions of the extent of corruption. […]
Global Risks 2014
Global Risks 2014 Released by World Economic Forum. Analyses 31 global risks. The 2014 edition includes special in-depth investigations into youth unemployment, digital disintegration and geopolitical risks.
Big data
Accessing and Using Big Data to Advance Social Science Knowledge A useful project to follow from the Oxford Internet Institute. Running 2012-14. It is investigating the potential uses and good practices in the use of big statistical data by social scientists. It has a blog which highlights and reports on current events. There are also some […]
Full text publications from the United Nations Environment Programme
The UNEP Knowledge Repository Access full text publications from the redesigned United Nations Environment Programme website. These include publications, technical and assessment reports, guidelines, newsletters, journal articles. Annual reports are available from 2001 onwards. Flagship report the Global Environmental outlook from 2000 onwards. Areas covered include environmental management, natural disasters, climate change, environment law and […]
International day to eliminate violence against women
International day to eliminate violence against women was on 25th November. The official UN website has broadcasts messages as well as links to United Nations resolutions and reports. The UN women website in-depth feature also has testimony and photos. UK government commitment to the day. United States government statements outlining USA policy
What do social science graduates do?
A report by the Campaign for Social Science, October 2013 http://campaignforsocialscience.org.uk/graduates-main/ This new report gives data on employment rates and occupations for graduates of social science subjects in the UK . Includes some case studies of career choices of recent graduates.
Street protests and their repression
International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations released a report: Take back the streets about the repression of street protests worldwide. Countries covered include: U.S., U.K., Canada, Israel, Egypt, Argentina, South Africa, Kenya, and Hungary. The 35 page section on UK includes coverage of anti-terrorism measures and street protest.
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